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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published May 14, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

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